Keywords: Liberal Democratic Party


Prime Minister Takaichi set to lead LDP to strong victory in snap elections

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is widely expected to guide the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to a decisive win in Sunday’s snap elections, according to projections from local media and polling agencies. The opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, formed in January by members of the......

Japan's first female PM dissolves parliament for snap election

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has formally dissolved the lower house of parliament, setting the stage for a snap general election on February 8. The move, announced amid cheers of "banzai" from lawmakers, initiates a brisk 12-day campaign period starting Tuesday. As the nation's......

Tokyo stock market soars as Takaichi emerges as Japan’s likely first female prime minister

The Tokyo Stock Exchange surged by 4% on Monday as the yen weakened sharply, following the election of Sanae Takaichi as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) — a position that virtually guarantees her appointment as Japan’s first female prime......

Japan's Political Shake-up: A New Era for the LDP and the Nation

In a pivotal moment for Japan's political landscape, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected Shigeru Ishiba as its new leader, setting the stage for a potential shift in the nation's direction. The leadership contest, which saw nine candidates vie for the top spot, was a battle......